Frontal Lisp, Lateral LispProcedures for Diagnosis and Treatment

A dynamic discussion of remediation procedures for the frontal and lateral lisps. Combines tradition therapy with modern concepts of oral movement based on electropalatography and motor learning. Practical, comprehensive and insightful.

book details

This book is based on thirty years of direct therapy experience with the frontal and lateral lisps in a wide variety of clients. Professional and student speech-language pathologists alike will find a fresh perspective and a wealth of information here.

Appropriate for clients two years of age and above. Can be used as supplemental reading material in courses on articulation. A great addition to a professional or university library.

• Learn how to treat even the most difficult lisps
• Gain a full perspective of normal sibilant production
• Learn to diagnose direction of airflow
• Shorten therapy time with effective techniques
• Discover how to combine articulation and oral-motor therapy
• Learn to motivate clients and commit them to therapy
• Create an environment for effective carryover
• Develop effective entrance and exit criteria

"Fabulous book. One of my go-to resources. I am no longer intimidated by a pesky lateral /s/!"

Megan, SLP

"Great resource! I recommend this to all the grad students I supervise...easy to use techniques..Thank you!"

Lisa Reppert Barrow, SLP

chapters

The Phonemes

Oral Position for Sibilant Production

Deep Analysis of the Frontal Lisp

Deep Analysis of the Lateral Lisp

Developmental Considerations in Sibilant Remediation

The "Long T" Method

The Cornerstone Approach

Onward to the Other Sibilants

Remediation Specific to the Frontal Lisp

Remediation Specific to the Lateral Lisp

Auditory Training Through the Program

Oral Habits, Oral Structure, Oral Rest and Swallowing

Achieving Carryover

Real Clients in Real Therapy

"As a school speech-language pathologist, I went from someone who had no idea how to treat lisps to someone who was teaching other SLPs how to treat and diagnose them. Great book!"